Dr. Maria Montessori’s ideas aroused world-wide interest, because her methods proved successful with children of varying abilities from different social backgrounds. Montessori education was introduced to this country in 1917, with one of the earliest schools being established by Alexander Graham Bell in his own home.

Many ideas originated by Dr. Montessori are now widely accepted by educators. The importance of early childhood education, and 'hands-on' learning methods for students of all ages, have been incorporated into many public school systems in the U.S.

The Montessori method includes the use of a wide range of specially designed teaching materials which form part of a "prepared environment," to enable children to learn individually, at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere.

For more information on the Montessori Philosophy, please note the following references below:

The Formation of Man
by Maria Montessori

The Secret of Childhood
by Maria Montessori

The Absorbent Mind
by Maria Montessori

Montessori for Parents
by Dorothy C. Fischer

Getting Ready for School the Montessori Way
by Lena Gitter

Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
by E. M. Standing

"The child's way is like that of the first tribesman to wander over the earth…The instinct to move about, to pass from one discovery to another, is a part of their nature,
and it must also form a part of their education."